Superb design choices have been made by the current owners to modernize this beautiful classic colonial home creating a turn-key property for the next buyers. Elegant yet comfortable, this home sits in prime West Reading with easy access to highways, train station, and local schools. Upgrades include a custom kitchen, central air, new windows, and designer color scheme. This enhances the classic staircase, dining room with wainscoting, built-in hutch, and bespoke living room mantel with marble surround. The fenced backyard with stone patio, lighting, and mature plantings, creates delightful outdoor entertaining. In addition to the first floor living room and dining room, a family room and sunroom are included. Upstairs the three-room master suite, three bedrooms, and sunny office offer great use of the space. Three bathrooms, a large laundry room, mudroom, walk up attic, and two car garage included. A wonderful opportunity to purchase this stunning home should not be missed!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$545Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Cheryl Burton• Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly
Bought with Randolph Herman• Keller Williams Realty
MAGNIFICENT 12+ ROOM ELEGANT COLONIAL CIRCA 1900 WITH MANY PERIOD DETAILS. LOVELEY WEST SIDE LOCATION IN ONE OF READINGS FINEST NEIGHBORHOODS. FORMAL LR AND DR, GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING.QUALITY!IN-LAW OR AU-PAIR. FABULOUS GROUNDS
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,965 (+3.0%)
$612,200 + $789,500
$1,401,700
2024
$15,499 (+4.3%)
$577,200 + $745,200
$1,322,400
2023
$14,861 (+3.8%)
$534,500 + $645,900
$1,180,400
2022
$14,322 (+1.5%)
$485,900 + $588,500
$1,074,400
2021
$14,104 (+0.9%)
$445,900 + $575,400
$1,021,300
2020
$13,975 (+3.0%)
$437,300 + $564,500
$1,001,800
2019
$13,570 (+8.7%)
$416,000 + $537,600
$953,600
2018
$12,487 (+3.7%)
$392,400 + $507,900
$900,300
2017
$12,038 (+12.0%)
$373,700 + $484,300
$858,000
2016
$10,745 (+2.2%)
$318,100 + $422,900
$741,000
2015
$10,512 (+2.1%)
$294,000 + $421,100
$715,100
2014
$10,293 (−3.0%)
$284,000 + $414,300
$698,300
2013
$10,609 (+3.5%)
$275,500 + $434,600
$710,100
2012
$10,253 (+2.9%)
$290,000 + $434,600
$724,600
2011
$9,962
$290,000 + $431,900
$721,900
2010
$9,962 (+1.3%)
$290,000 + $431,900
$721,900
2009
$9,839
$335,300 + $409,500
$744,800
Tax history for 72 Berkeley St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,965 (+3.0%)
$612,200 + $789,500
$1,401,700
2024
$15,499 (+4.3%)
$577,200 + $745,200
$1,322,400
2023
$14,861 (+3.8%)
$534,500 + $645,900
$1,180,400
2022
$14,322 (+1.5%)
$485,900 + $588,500
$1,074,400
2021
$14,104 (+0.9%)
$445,900 + $575,400
$1,021,300
2020
$13,975 (+3.0%)
$437,300 + $564,500
$1,001,800
2019
$13,570 (+8.7%)
$416,000 + $537,600
$953,600
2018
$12,487 (+3.7%)
$392,400 + $507,900
$900,300
2017
$12,038 (+12.0%)
$373,700 + $484,300
$858,000
2016
$10,745 (+2.2%)
$318,100 + $422,900
$741,000
2015
$10,512 (+2.1%)
$294,000 + $421,100
$715,100
2014
$10,293 (−3.0%)
$284,000 + $414,300
$698,300
2013
$10,609 (+3.5%)
$275,500 + $434,600
$710,100
2012
$10,253 (+2.9%)
$290,000 + $434,600
$724,600
2011
$9,962
$290,000 + $431,900
$721,900
2010
$9,962 (+1.3%)
$290,000 + $431,900
$721,900
2009
$9,839
$335,300 + $409,500
$744,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
3,188
Year built
1900
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
732567
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Woburn St. to Berkeley St. or King St. to Berkeley St.
UnparsedAddress: 72 Berkeley Street, Reading MA 01867
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,188
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Middlesex County
APN: 732567
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6
Listing Information
Exclusions: All Televisions. Brackets Will Remain.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Alice M. Barrows Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Reading Memorial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
56% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.65M – $2.00M
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